Committee hears testimony on letting officials use campaign funds for security and address-protection measures

Feb 20, 2026

Second Substitute House Bill 23 33 would allow candidates and elected officials to reimburse personal security costs from campaign or surplus funds when security is proportionate to a credible threat; hearings focused on restoring earlier address-protection language, balancing public-records access, and PDC processes.

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Lawmakers heard hours of testimony on safety measures for elected officials and candidates under Second Substitute House Bill 23 33.

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